With the start of the new year, companies are setting goals and creating plans to make the new year successful. Change is never an easy thing, however it is necessary to facilitate continuous improvement. In the IT world, continuous improvement is another term for modernization. This process can be time consuming, requires the appropriate resources,…
What was Important in 2017
It’s December – the time of year when we start thinking about next year. Maybe you’re knee deep into planning for 2018. Maybe the boss is pressuring you for those budget numbers? If you’re like me, you ‘re spending a little time thinking about the past 11 months or so. As I look back at…
Application Modernization – A Conversation
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post dealing with the specifics of application modernization on the IBM i platform. This inspired a conversation I had with a customer. Our conversation was not focused on any one computing platform but was more of a general industry conversation. At the heart of our conversation were…
IBM i Application Modernization: PHP on IBM i
The IBM Power System running IBM i (and its predecessors) has been a workhorse in the commercial computing environment for decades. Its reliability, security and performance are unmatched in the marketplace. That’s the attitude of our clients. To say there’s an affinity for the platform by those that rely on it is an understatement. Also…
Choosing a Data Center Provider for Co-location
Choosing the right data center provider to co-locate your IT infrastructure should be done with care and a lot of thought. One thing you don’t want to do is make the wrong choice up front. The cost of making a mistake can be huge. Most contracts are from 36 to 60 months in length. If…